Twenty-seven people have been arrested and three police officers injured during violence following the Newcastle v Sunderland derby match.

Video footage posted online showed people hurling bottles in the direction of officers escorting Sunderland fans to Newcastle’s Central Station after the home team lost 3-0 at St James’ Park.

The disorder followed the arrest of 12 Millwall fans and two Wigan supporters after the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley yesterday.

Fighting broke out between Millwall fans in the second-half of the game, which their team lost 2-0, with millions of television viewers watching a young girl left in tears by the violence.

Of today’s clashes, Northumbria police said: ‘The most serious incident involved a group of Newcastle fans in Central Station attempting to confront Sunderland supporters, but they were intercepted by officers from British transport police.

‘During this incident missiles were thrown at the officers, which resulted in three injuries to officers – one of them requiring assessment at hospital.’

Newcastle United fans cheer on their side from the stands (Picture: PA)

Chief Superintendent Steve Neill, of Northumbria police, said: ‘The vast majority of fans were well behaved today and enjoyed the Tyne-Wear derby for the great occasion that it is.

‘Disappointingly, there was some disorder involving what appear to be Newcastle United supporters following the match in the city centre, including an incident at Central Station.

‘Disruptive behaviour of any kind is not tolerated. Inquiries will take place into these incidents and action will be taken against all those involved.

‘This was very much a partnership operation and a lot of planning went into what is a large scale policing operation to ensure that genuine fans were able to enjoy the game.

‘Public safety is always our number one priority during any football match.

‘For those who chose to get involved in disruptive behaviour they were either dealt with swiftly by officers or will be subject to retrospective action at a later date.’

A Newcastle fan pose outside St James’ Park (Picture: Getty)

Sunderland fans arrived at the stadium on special Metro rail services and coaches organised by their club.

They were then kept behind for 20 minutes after the final whistle before being escorted back to the station or bussed back to Sunderland.

A number of people also took to Twitter to condemn those involved in the violence, with many describing them as ‘idiots’.

One user posted: ‘These lads are a disgrace to Newcastle.’

Others called for the trouble-makers to be banned from attending future matches.